2001-"73"Woodstock Motors

While Woodstock has produced many outstanding fastball teams over the years, none has made a greater mark on the Maritime scene than did the Woodstock Motors posted an overall record of 30-6 during the summer of 1973 in claiming the Maritime Intermediate "D” Fastball Championship.

 The late Steve Polchies, renowned for his ability to pitch with both hands, and flame throwing lefty Marvin Betts anchored the pitching staff, which was the key to the team’s success.

 After eliminating local competition and Grand Falls, Woodstock Motors claimed the zone title with a convincing 16-6 victory over Edmundston. Moving on, Fredericton and Chipman were eliminated to set-up a series with Saint John. Woodstock put together back-to-back 12-4 victories over Saint John to move on to the New Brunswick final against Moncton.

 Moncton proved to be the stiffest test. Woodstock Motors took the opening game 9-6 in Moncton. At Connell Park the host team clinched the N.B. title with Steve Polchies carrying the team to a dramatic come-from-behind 10-9 victory.

 The Charlottetown Belvedere Essos were the final team to stand in the way of Woodstock’s bid for the Maritime title. At Connell Park the home team took the first game 27-8 and the second game 17-4.

 The team’s all round success was characterized by its wealth of talent, excellent pitching, timely hitting, sound fielding and managerial cunning.

 

~ INDUCTION MAY 12TH, 2001 ~